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President of India in Jodhpur; Addresses the 2nd Convocation of AIIMS Jodhpur; Inaugurates New Building of Rajasthan High Court
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind graced and addressed the 2nd convocation of AIIMS, Jodhpur today . He also inaugurated the new building of Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur.
In his convocation address, the President said that there is a need to develop low-cost diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services. It is important that India starts making its own equipment that not only serves to provide affordable healthcare but also sets up India as a medical technology hub as part of the Make in India initiative. He was happy to note that AIIMS Jodhpur is setting up an Innovation Centre for Medical Technology along with IIT Jodhpur. The two are also collaborating for an AIIMS-IIT Knowledge Innovation Cluster. He said that this is a welcome step as it will boost the medical technology sector in the country. He urged these institutes to continue working together for betterment of people in the area and the country.
The President urged the graduating students to remain full of empathy, and never let an opportunity pass to save or improve lives using their skills and knowledge. He said that they should always try to maintain highest level of ethical standards and professionalism for the entire career. He said that all doctors and nursing graduates would do well to remember that the community around them looks up to them, and they would have to maintain the nobility of the profession.
Later, speaking at the Rajasthan High Court function, the President said that his utmost concern is making justice accessible to all. We read about the bells of justice at royal palaces in old times. Anybody could ring the bell and ask the king to right a wrong. Today, can the poorest of the poor and the most marginalised come here to seek redressal of their grievances? This is of utmost importance, as the very Preamble of the Constitution exhorts all of us to make justice accessible to all.
The President said that there are many reasons behind the high and sometimes prohibitive cost of justice. But if we keep Gandhiji’s famous ‘Talisman’ in mind, if we recall the face of the poorest and weakest man or woman we may have seen, we will find ways. For example, we can help the needy with the provision of free legal aid. He said that technology has been a great leveller of our times, leading to social changes too. Its application in the area of the justice dispensation can open the high portals of the judiciary to the common people.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Mansukh Mandavia calls on Lt. Governor of Puducherry
Ferry Service between India and Srilanka connecting Karaikal and Jaffna to start
Minister of State for Shipping  is on a visit to Tamilnadu and Puducherry. Shri Mandaviya called on Lt.Governor of Puducherry Dr.Kiran Bedi.
After the courtesy call, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a consultative meeting with the Minister of Transport, Puducherry ,officials and various stakeholders for starting Ferry Service between Karaikal Port in Puducherry, India to KKS Port in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
The Meeting concluded after positive discussions to start Ferry Service between Karaikal and Jaffna. This ferry service will provide benefits to the people of both countries. The benefits include:
● Reduced travel time
● Easy and cheap travel alternative
● Enhanced economic activities between the two countries
● Smooth connectivity for the pilgrims of both the countries
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Private Practice by Doctors
As far as Central Government is concerned, as per Rule 13 of Central Health Service  Rules, 2014, persons appointed to CHS shall not be allowed private practice of any kind whatsoever including any consultation and laboratory practice. In lieu of private practice, doctors are entitled to a Non-Practicing Allowance  of 20% of Basic Pay subject to the condition that the Basic Pay plus NPA does not exceed Rs, 2,37,500/- after acceptance of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.
As and when any instance of Private Practice is brought to the notice of the Government, appropriate action is taken in the matter as per rules & procedure of the Government.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Ministry of Textiles
Collaboration between Centre and States to boost Handloom and Handicraft sectors
Union Minister of Textiles Chairs meeting of State Textiles Ministers
Union Minister for Textiles and Information & Broadcasting, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani presiding over the Meeting of the State Textiles Ministers, in New Delhi.
A meeting of State Textiles Ministers was held on 26th April, 2018 in New Delhi for taking comprehensive view on the schemes of Government of India for Handloom and Handicraft sectors. Minister of Textiles and Information & Broadcasting Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani presided over the meeting with Minister of State for Textiles Shri Ajay Tamta and Secretary Textiles, Anant Kumar Singh.
Secretary, Textiles, initiated the meeting by highlighting the crucial role of State Governments in identification of weavers and artisans and their active participation in implementation of the Government of India schemes. A detailed presentation on schemes of Government of India for development of Handloom and Handicraft sectors was made by the concerned Development Commissioners.
Speaking on this occasion, the Minister of Textiles and Information & Broadcasting reiterated the belief in cooperative federalism and appealed to State Ministers and representatives to play a pivotal role in decision making for the growth of the textiles sector. Underlining the need for all-round development of weavers and artisans, the Minister requested officials at the Centre and the States to ensure that the benefits of all Government of India schemes, like Ujjwala Yojana, Swachhta Abhiyan, reach the beneficiaries along with Textiles Ministry initiatives. She said that India Handloom Brand launched by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is a bridge between weavers, manufacturers and consumers, ensuring increased earnings for weavers and quality products for consumers. The Minister urged everyone present at the meeting to encourage stakeholders to register their products with India Handloom Brand. She also requested State Ministers to set targets and regularly review activities at Handloom and Handicraft clusters. She emphasized the need for educating weavers and artisans and their families by encouraging them to enroll with NIOS and IGNOU through initiatives taken by the Ministry of Textiles.
State Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand were present at the meeting along with senior officials of the Ministry of Textiles and Development Commissioners for Handloom and Handicrafts.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘6.10% GS 2031’  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2034’, and  ‘New GS 2061’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘6.10% Government Security, 2031’ for a notified amount of Rs 13,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method;  ‘‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2034’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method; and  ‘New Government Security 2061’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through yield based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore each against one or more security/ies. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Thursday i.e. November 18, 2021.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on November 18, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on November 18, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on November 22, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research  successfully conducts Special Campaign 2.O
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research  successfully conducted Special Campaign 2.O from 2nd October, 2022 to 31st October, 2022. Secretary, DSIR Dr.  N. Kalaiselvi reviewed the progress of the scheme from time to time at Department Headquarter as well as at CSIR labs during her visits. She took initiative to organize Shramdan as a permanent feature on every Gandhi Jyanti  at CSIR Headquarters, Anusandhan Bhavan, New Delhi. She herself participated in the cleanliness and plantation drive and stayed for entire period of the event in addition to all the employees of the Department.
The Nodal Officer of the Special Campaign from the Department, Shri Surinderpal Singh, Joint Secretary, reviewed the progress of the Campaign with Nodal Officers of CSIR, NRDC and CEL on daily basisto make the Special Campaign successful.
As a result, pendency in various categories such as MP References, Parliamentary Assurances, IMC References, PMO References, State Government Referencesand Public Grievances were disposed off to a large extent during the campaign.
As a part of the campaign 23036 files reviewed out of which 13241 files weeded out. 1401 e-files were targeted for review out of which 1066 e-files have been closed.
113 cleanliness drives were conducted against the target of 39in DSIR, CSIR Headquarter, CEL, NRDC and in all the laboratories of CSIR spread across the country during the Special Campaign. Various cleanliness awareness programmes were organized and hygiene kits were distributed in the field offices. The achievement and progress of the campaign were monitored at the highest level and uploaded in the SCDPM portal created by DARPG on weekly basis.
It is a matter of great satisfaction that under the active leadership of DG CSIR cum Secretary, DSIR an impressive performance in the field of scrap disposal and vacation of office space was achieved during the campaign. Scrap disposal worth Rs. 22,65,804/- have been reported so far during the Campaign and 11,36,371 sq feet office space area have been freed which is being developed for utilization for the office and R&D activities in the various offices of the Department.
Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses event to mark the inauguration of Basava Jayanthi 2017, and Golden Jubilee Celebration of Basava Samithi
PM addresses event to mark the inauguration of Basava Jayanthi 2017, and Golden Jubilee Celebration of Basava Samithi
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today dedicated the holy Vachanas of Basavanna, translated into 23 languages, and addressed an event to mark the inauguration of Basava Jayanthi 2017, and Golden Jubilee Celebration of Basava Samithi, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said India's history is not only about defeat, poverty or colonialism. India gave the message of good governance, non-violence and Satyagraha, he added.
Paying homage to Lord Basaveshwara, he said Basaveshwara had envisioned a democratic arrangement, several centuries ago. He said our land has been blessed with great individuals who have transformed our society. He said reform has always come to our society from within, whenever required. He expressed confidence that reformers would emerge from within the Muslim community itself, to put an end to the pain suffered by some Muslim women, because of the practice of “triple talaq.” He urged the Muslim community not to look at this issue through a political lens.
Describing Lord Basaveshwara’s Vachanas as a basis for good governance, the Prime Minister said the fruits of development such as housing, electricity and roads should reach one and all, without distinction. He said this is the true essence of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.”
The Prime Minister recalled the occasion in November 2015 in London, when he had unveiled the bust of Lord Basaveshwara.
After the event, the Prime Minister walked to the audience to meet the family members of the great Kannada scholar Late Shri M.M. Kalburgi.
Ministry of Defence
India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem  launched in Washington DC, U.S.
INDUS X factsheet released for operationalising the ‘Defence Innovation Bridge’ under Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies 
India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem  was launched at an event in Washington DC, USA on 21 June 2023. The INDUS X event was co-organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence , Ministry of Defence, and US Department of Defence  and hosted by US-India Business Council .
Shri Anurag Bajpai, Joint Secretary , MoD, led the Indian delegation in the two-day INDUS-X event on 20-21 June 2023. A reception for Indian and US Government representatives, defence start-ups, think tanks, incubators, investors, industries and other stakeholders was orgainsed on 20 June 2023. Amb. Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, gave the keynote address.
Mr. Frank Kendall, US Secretary of the Air Force, gave the opening keynote address on 21 June at the INDUS-X event. He stated that the India-US relationship is growing exponentially. He emphasised that there is enormous potential for startups of both nations to collaborate in deeptech innovations, especially in Space and Artificial Intelligence  domain.
Shri Anurag Bajpai, in his welcome remarks on “Investing in the Future of US-Indian Defence relations”, hailed the launch of iCET as a landmark event in India-US relationship. He said this was an opportune moment for this event, as the leaders of the two largest and oldest democracies of the world meet in Washington.
The Joint Secretary stressed on the co-development and co-production of advanced technologies by Indian and US start-ups. He further asked the participants to develop mechanisms for future collaboration across industries, academia, and investors. The Joint Secretary also gave an overview of the Make in India initiative, focussing on Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the philosophy of “Make in India, for the world”.
The event also saw a first-of-its-kind joint showcasing of innovative technologies by Indian and US start-ups. 15 Indian start-ups and 10 US start-ups, from multiple domains of maritime, AI, autonomous systems, and space, showcased their technologies to Indian and US stakeholders. The exhibition was visited by senior US officials, including Congressman Ro Khanna, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems  and as co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, and by Radha Iyengar Plumb, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, US DoD.
Two panel discussions and two roundtables were held, focussing on deepening collaborations across various domains, including government, academia, and industry especially startups. Discussion on export control regulations were also held.
An INDUS X factsheet was released at the event.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Parshottam Rupala emphasizes on organic farming in the country.
The Minister urges to promote Gir cow, a high-milk producing creed.
Kolkata, November, 24, 2019
The Union Minister of State for Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Parshottam Rupala emphasized on organic farming in the country saying that there is a demand for organic food products in the world and India has the capacity to meet it. The roadmap laid down for the farm sector by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being implemented successfully. The Minister was speaking at the special session on “Agriculture and Rural Development-Challenges and Possibilities” organized by Calcutta Chamber of Commerce here in Kolkata today. Government has initiated a number of steps to encourage the use of bio-fertilizers in place of chemical fertilizers by providing subsidy for its production, the Minister added.
The Minister mentioned several schemes initiated by the government to enhance and double the income of farmers including Soil Health Card, Neem Coated Urea, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana to promote organic farming, Pradhanmantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Pradhanmantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Crop Insurance, Chain Supply, etc. and urged business communities to come forward and help farmers in reducing cost of production and providing market support to them.
The Minister also stated that the government has started pension scheme for farmers. Under the scheme, a farmer has to deposit from Rs. 50 to Rs. 200 per month. The government will also contribute an equal amount. It will continue till he attains the age of 60. After 60, the farmer will receive a fixed amount monthly as pension, the Minister added.
The Minister also emphasized on promoting Gir cow which is high-milk producing creed in the country and urged to build hostels for stray cows.
Shri Madhav Prasad Sureka, President, Calcutta Chamber of Commerce; Shri Jitendra Lohia, President, ACAE; Shri Rajeev Maheshwari and Shri Jinesh S. Vanzara from the Chamber among others were also president on the occasion.
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Ministry of Defence
MoD initiates reforms in AHSP to further promote ease of doing business
Industry can now bring timely improvement in their products & own final designs/specifications as AHSP
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for bringing in industry-friendly reform related to Authority Holding Sealed Particulars . The AHSP is the authority which is responsible for generating, maintaining, updating or declaring obsolete the entire history and technical information of defence products.
So far, Directorate General of Quality Assurance  was the AHSP for majority of defence items designed, developed and manufactured by various DPSUs and Private Industries.Under the existing procedure, certain bottlenecks were experienced by the industry to bring timely improvements in their products and technologies in line with changing times. Therefore, the Ministry has decided now to liberalise the AHSP procedures and make it industry-friendly.
The Indian defence companies, which have developed products, systems, subsystems, components on their own indigenous capabilities , will now be allowed to own and account for their final designs and specification as AHSP. In case of any change in the sealed particulars, a simplified mechanism representing all the concerned stakeholders, including the industry, will take a decision. The DGQA will notify the detailed procedure in this regard within two months.
The DGQA has also been asked to examine all AHSPs with them and rationalise the entire list within two months.They have been, further, advised to transfer the AHSP to the industry at the earliest. It will be another significant step of the Government to further encourage Ease of Doing Business.
Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Railways extends Cancellation of Passenger Train Services till 2400 hrs of 14th April, 2020
Freight Trains to continue operation to ensure supply of essential commodities
In continuation of the measures taken in the wake of COVID-19, Ministry of Railways has decided to extend the cancellation of passenger train services on Indian Railways, i.e. all Mail/Express trains , passenger trains, suburban trains and trains of Metro Railway, Kolkata shall be extended till 2400 hrs of 14th April, 2020.
However, freight train operations are being continued to ensure the supply essential commodities.
Ministry of Culture
Dance drama based on the life of Raja Rammohun Roy to be organized under the theme 'Nari Samman' on Central Vista on 5th and 6th November
A dance drama based on the life of Raja Rammohun Roy, who is called the father of modern Indian society, will be organized in the evening of 5th and 6th November, 2022 at Kartavya Path and India Gate . Titled 'Yugpurush Raja Rammohun Roy', the program is based on the theme 'Nari Samman', which is being organised by Raja Ram Mohun Roy Library Foundation.
A one-year long celebration was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India on May 22, 2022, on the occasion of the 250th birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
This audio-visual presentation is also a part of campaign under which cultural programmes are to be organised at Central Vista every week. DIrected by well-known choreographer Neelay Sengupta, the presentation will include 40 artists.
The dance drama based on the life of Raja Ram Mohan Roy will familiarise the audience with his great works, high ideals and philosophy of life closely. The performance will begin at 6.00pm and admission to this program is completely free for all.
Born on May 22, 1772 in Radhanagar, Bengal, Raja Rammohun Roy played a remarkable role in the religious, social and political reforms of India. He was the founder of Brahmo Samaj and always promoted modern and scientific approach.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh presents trophies of best marching contingents for Republic Day Parade 2020
Air Force adjudged best among Tri-Services; CISF bags top honours in CAPF category
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh presented trophies of best marching contingents for Republic Day Parade 2020, here today. The Indian Air Force  contingent was adjudged the best among the three Services. Air Marshal M S G Menon and Flight Lieutenant Shrikant Sharma received the trophy.
The Central Industrial Security Force  was named the best marching contingent in the Central Armed Police Forces and other auxiliary forces category. The trophy was received by DG CISF Shri Rajesh Ranjan and Deputy Commandant Prabh Simran Singh.
Speaking on the occasion, Raksha Mantri congratulated the IAF and CISF contingents for their performances during the parade, adding that this was the result of hard work and training undergone by the participants which should be an inspiration for the others. Referring to the feedback received, he said this year’s Republic Day Parade was a grand success and congratulated all the agencies involved in its organisation.
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria, Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary  Smt Gargi Kaul and other senior military and civil officials of Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Rabindranath Ghosh takes over as the Head of IndianOil , E R
Kolkata, November 18, 2019.
Rabindranath Ghosh, Executive Director Regional Services-IOCL recently took over as the Head of IndianOil  Eastern Region. A Mechanical Engineer from Regional Engineering College, Durgapur with PG Diploma in Operations Research, Sri Ghosh has 36 years of experience during which he spearheaded critical functions including the LPG operations of IndianOil.
Prior to joining Eastern region, he was the heading IndianOil’s Regional Contract Cell in Kolkata.
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